Albi has a warm southern French climate with hot summers and mild winters. The best time to visit for comfortable sightseeing is April to June or September to October, when temperatures are pleasant and the tourist crowds are thinner than in July and August. Summer temperatures regularly reach 30°C and occasionally higher.
The covered market on Place Fernand Pelloutier operates on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings and is a good reason to time a visit accordingly.